Tai Tokerau Trades Training Monthly Newsletter -
March 2022
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Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai te rangatiratanga mo nga uri whakatipu.
Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence, and growth for the future generation.
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Tēnā koutou katoa
Ka kite ano Summer and Nau mai, Haere mai Autumn!
‘Autumn whispered to the wind. “I fall; but always rise again.” – Angie Weiland-Crosby’
We here at Tai Tokerau Trades Training hope you are all managing well in these challenging circumstances that Covid-19 dishes out to us all. We all must try and make the right ‘pivot’ and keep adapting to these confusing times. Just as it says in this beautiful quote, we need to “rise again”
So Kia Kaha whanau, and in the words of the famous House of Shem…. Keep rising!
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We have some news regarding our whanau mahi here at Tai Tokerau Trades Training, again!
This time we are extremely sad yet excited to farewell our Senior VC Alice Furrell as she is leaving us to go on maternity leave. We would love to extend our warmest wishes to Alice as she takes on the newest and most exciting step in her adventure called life.
We are also proud to announce that stepping into the role of Senior VC is our wonderful Awhina Wickens. Please join us in wishing Awhina good luck even though we at Tai Tokerau Trades Training know that she is going to do an AMAZING job!
With this exciting news, we are seeking a further team member to join us as a Vocational Coordinator.
Please feel free to share our vacancy listing with anyone that would suit this role!
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Tai Tokerau Trades Training - In-school Presentations |
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Due to Covid-19, our team have decided to focus on in-school presentations, which deliver essential vocational knowledge to our people here in Te Tai Tokerau.
The presentations are delivered passionately by our team.
If you would like to look over these amazing resources, check out our brochures below and get in touch with your dedicated Vocational Coordinator!
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Tai Tokerau Trades Training - Trade Academy Profile Videos |
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The EEB team continue to work to build the connection between industry and education. Due to Covid, we have looked at how we go about this in a way that is as effective, targeted and safe as possible.
Our Trade Academy Profile Videos are a perfect fit for this. The objective is to create a video of a school's Trade Academy which can be used to promote that trade academy and its students to industry. The idea is that we want industry to know that these trade academies should be used as their talent pipelines and should be their first port of call when recruiting Apprentices!
We had an excellent day this month at Kamo High School in Whangarei filming their amazing students and Construction Trade Academy.
We were so thrilled with the way the student spoke about their positive experiences with Trade Academy, and hope that industry will see their dedication, passion and maturity.
If your school has a Trade Academy that you would like to promote, reach out to your Vocational Coordinator today!
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Pathway Presentations - Delivers results |
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We wanted to share our most recent Pathways Presentation delivery results, as they show how crucial learning can be achieved in a one hour session!
The results below show the percentage of questions answered "Yes" (out of Yes, Somewhat, No). There is a fantastic improvement between the pre presentation and post presentation surveys, take a look!
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Do you know who your Careers Advisor is? |
Do you know the difference between University, Polytech and an Apprenticeship? |
Are you inspired to start thinking about what you want to do when you leave school? |
Do you know that subject selections are their to point you in the direction of job that you might like? |
Do you know what the different Vocational Pathways Are? |
Do you know which colour/pathway best suits you? |
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Post Presentation Survey: |
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NorthCATE
- New Careers/Transitions staff workshop
- Northland
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NorthCATE are running a workshop to support new Careers and transitions staff at the end of March, here in Northland.
If you are new to this role and would like some peer support for professional development, please connect with NorthCATE.
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Outward Bound Scholarships - Whakatipu Course 2022 |
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Northland is lucky enough to have substantial scholarships available for the upcoming Whakatipu course, running from June 21st - June 28th this year. This programme would be excellent for secondary students who are pursuing a vocational pathway.
The value of the scholarships is $3,246 per person which leaves a remaining fee of $250 each, as well as the additional costs of transport to Picton for course start and the cost of getting our medical form completed.
Nominations and bios for the students are due by late March-early April.
Please send any enquiry to Jess Kean (MOE) at
jessica.kean@education.govt.nz
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Safety ' n Action - Gateway/STAR & Trades Programs - 2022
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Safety n Action provides entry-level health and safety training that can be delivered in school to cohorts up to 12.
These hands-on training programs meet the safety skills required to work in Building, Trades & Construction sectors.
This is a fantastic opportunity for rangatahi pursuing Building, Trades & Construction vocational pathways.
For a range of Gateway health and safety programs they offer, please visit their website
The below brochures are just a few of the amazing programs Safety n Action provides, click on the tabs to view.
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The Marine & Specialised Technologies Academy of New Zealand (MAST Academy) has developed a project called LAUNCH IT designed to connect senior students interested in pursuing a career in the marine or composites industries, with employers wishing to source future employees.
Students can investigate their interests through work experience and have the guidance of a MAST Academy Transition Advisor. The student is then employed on a part-time basis so that they can continue with their schooling. While the student is working, they will complete NZQA approved unit standards which are credited towards NCEA Level 2 and 3.
For more detailed info click on the tabs below:
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Primary ITOs gateway courses are designed for senior secondary school students Years 11, 12, and 13. They provide opportunities for students to align to apprenticeships and tertiary programs and achieve various vocational credits alongside their school qualifications. If requested Primary ITO will work alongside Gateway coordinators with locating work placements to ensure students gain meaningful and genuine on job learning and employment experiences. You’ll be able to select either individual Unit Standards or combine units to create a package for your students
For all information please email or check out the brochure on the tabs below:
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Careerforce offers no work placement Gateway programs to rewarding careers in the Health and Wellbeing, Aged Care, Disability Support, Youth Work, Cleaning, Social and Community Services Sectors.
They have a full list of Gateway unit standard packages that don’t require an external work placement.
Their Good Skills Packages are developed to allow students to Engage, allowing students to try out careers that attract them, Explore allowing students to discover more and become more aware of careers that may be of interest to them and Experience allowing students with a clearer idea of a career pathway to have more in-depth learning, understanding, and involvement.
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Central-Eastern Mid North - Work Opportunity |
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Employment vacancy suitable for a school leaver in Kerikeri, in the Fencing industry.
Our team are working alongside this employer to find a young person (or two) for their business to take on and support into their trade, which is suffering a massive skills shortage. This business has supported many of our events in previous years and has shown a great commitment to working with and supporting youth pathways.
This vacancy would suit a student who:
- Is Primary Industry-focused / Trade focused
- Likes to work physically
- Wants to work outdoors
- Has a good positive attitude
- Is able and willing to be punctual
- Is a good team player
- Is able to transport themselves to work reliably
- Is drug-free and willing to be vaccinated against Covid-19
The employer/job has to offer:
- Full time, permanent employment
- Support through further education
- Good remuneration and pay scales
- Varied work sites around Northland
- A good team environment
Our team will be collecting CVs on behalf of the employer, from the relevant schools and Kura over the coming two weeks, until March 23rd.
If you have a student in mind who is ready for an immediate pathway into this trade, then please connect with our team.
We require you to gain the student's permission prior to passing our team their CV, knowing that we may be passing this onto the employer on their behalf. We will destroy any private information, such as CV, once this selection process has been completed.
It would be greatly appreciated if you could forward this newsletter to any relevant teaching staff within your school/Kura.
If you would like more info on this get in touch with one of our Education to Employment Brokerage team members on the links below:
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Looking for your next Apprentice? - Check out this video |
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Additional Industry Info & Events |
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Home - Life Changing Careers
Many employers will support on-the-job training where you'll have the opportunity to earn as you learn, get practical skills and work towards achieving a nationally recognised qualification without taking on a student loan. Check out these sites...
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lifechangingcareers.org.nz
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Apprenticeships Jobs in All New Zealand - SEEK
Find your ideal job at SEEK with 449 apprenticeships jobs found in All New Zealand. View all our apprenticeships vacancies now with new jobs added daily!
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www.seek.co.nz
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Homepage :: Careers New Zealand
Careers New Zealand helps New Zealanders make informed learning and work decisions.
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www.careers.govt.nz
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Career Checker
Choose the option below that best describes where you currently are in your career journey. At school Choose this career stage if you are: at school leaving school looking for resources for your young person. Studying or training Choose this...
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www.careers.govt.nz
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Acing Your NCEA Exams
We get it. Exams can be tricky. We know what it feels like to feel prepared for an exam, then have that illusion shattered the minute we open the first page of the exam paper. We've all been there. Maybe your goal is to just make it through an...
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inspirationeducation.co.nz
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No fees for BCITO Apprenticeships
The Government's Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF) is supporting learners to undertake vocational education and training at no cost. Apprenticeships are now FREE for all new and current BCITO apprentices enrolled in a TEC-funded...
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bcito.org.nz
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Plan your career
Get in touch with us for career information. We are here from 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with the exception of Wednesday when we are here from 9.30am to 5pm. We are closed on all public holidays, including Wellington Anniversary.
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www.careers.govt.nz
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